Guides
Restaurant gems in Sweden
Are you planning to travel in Sweden and looking for unique restaurant tips? Would you like to visit authentic farm shops and rural restaurants? Then look no further—we have gathered some of our favorites that are perfect for a stop during your vacation.

13 August, 2025
Lapland, Lycksele
Budhas Kafferosteri - Budha Sutedja, born and raised in Indonesia, is the roastery's coffee master and serves artisan coffee in the café, which was named Coffee Bar of the Year by White Guide in 2017. If you are interested in learning more about coffee, you can book a coffee tasting at the roastery. Of course, you can also buy coffee to take home with you!
Västerbotten, Umeå
Gotthards Krog Greenhouse Dinner - Gotthards Krog on the square in Umeå has been named Restaurant of the Year for sustainability and called “one of the world's coolest restaurants” by The Guardian. On select evenings, you can enjoy dinner in the greenhouse at the restaurant's own farm in Älvåkern, Umeå.
Jämtland, Klövsjö
Oppistuggu - In the middle of Sweden's most beautiful village, the Oppistuggu farm is home to a farm brewery, farm shop, économusée, permaculture, and HumleLiret Restaurant. The restaurant serves food made with love, combining Swedish and Mexican flavors. The glasses are filled with craft beer from the microbrewery.
Dalarna, Nittjö
Solgårdskrogen – Enjoy a tasting menu in Jonathan and Genevieve's greenhouse with sheep grazing outside the windows and home-grown vegetables on your plate. Jonathan has caught the fish himself that morning and Genevieve has carefully and thoughtfully selected the wines, preferably from her native Australia. You can also stop by for a Nittsjö burger for lunch or Pizza Night during the off-season. New for 2024 is the pub in the old tavern.
Stockholm archipelago, Torö
Torö Svinhus – The old barn houses a farm shop selling ceramics and recycled goods, homemade baked goods, and fine coffee. On a few evenings during the summer, you can also enjoy wood-fired pizza with locally grown vegetables and game from the farm's own land. Torö is located in Stockholm's southernmost archipelago and is known for its rocky beaches, rugged nature, and excellent wave and kite surfing.
Sörmland, Flen
Blacksta Vingård - Located in the heart of Sörmland, surrounded by forests, lakes, and vast meadows. Stop for a dip in the garden pool or book an overnight stay at the farm's rustic hotel. Of course, wine tasting and guided tours are also available for those who want to gain insight into how the farm's wine is produced.
Skåne, Vejbystrand
Vejby Winery - A biodynamic family winery in the middle of the fields in Vejbystrand. Here you can visit the Georgian wine cellar with qvevri clay jars that the winemaker built himself. Drop in for a glass or go for the full experience with an overnight stay and guided tour - it's up to you.